DANBURY, CONN. — The wonders of chemistry will be revealed for children and families in the Greater Danbury area when Western Connecticut State University hosts the “Wizards of Chemistry” show on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Members of the WestConn Chemistry Club, a student organization dedicated to pursuing scientific exploration and contributing to wider public understanding of chemistry, will present a program of interactive experiments designed to demonstrate basic chemical principles at 11 a.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The family-oriented program, especially suitable for children at the elementary-school level, will provide an opportunity for individuals of all ages to experience chemistry in commonplace materials and everyday life.

Admission to the show of approximately 45 minutes will be free, and the public is invited. Refreshments will be available for a fee following the demonstration.

For more information, call the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.
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